538a Monroe Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01639-0038Map
Owner of record: Hollman, Lucille
538a Monroe Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 5 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Hollman, Lucille. HPD has recorded 49 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 39 of the 49 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 49
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 41
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 49
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 27, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 21, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 10, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 12, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestbule at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the room located at b-room 2, 1st story, 1st b-room from east at south
Jul 20, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the room located at b-room 2, 1st story, 1st b-room from east at south
Jul 20, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the room located at b-room 2, 1st story, 1st b-room from east at south
Jul 20, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the room located at b-room 2, 1st story, 1st b-room from east at south
Jul 20, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door glass pane at east at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jul 20, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). (defective) in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector (defective) in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances of the upper and lower sashes at north: 2 window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance of the lower sash at north : 1 window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances of the upper and lower sashes at north: 2 window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances of the upper and lower sashes at north: 1 window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 27, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing washbasin in the 1st room from north at east located at b-room 5, 2nd story, b-room at north
Oct 12, 2016 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 48 sq/ ft in the 1st room from north at east located at b-room 5, 2nd story, b-room at north
Oct 12, 2016 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls located at b-room 5, 2nd story, b-room at north
Oct 12, 2016 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at b-room 5, 2nd story, b-room at north
Oct 12, 2016 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the room located at b-room rm3, 1st story, 1st b-room from east at south
Sep 30, 2016 · Apt RM3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the room located at b-room rm3, 1st story, 1st b-room from east at south
Sep 30, 2016 · Apt RM3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at the shower body on the west wall at community bathroom, 2nd story
Sep 30, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing missing balusters at the balustrade at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 30, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 30, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters at the balustrade at the 1st., story public hall stairs at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 30, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling located at b-room 3fl, 3rd story
May 20, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 20, 2013
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at community bathroom, 3rd story
May 20, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling located at b-room 3fl, 3rd story
May 20, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at b-room 3fl, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north
May 20, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 23, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 16, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 83FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 2, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 2, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 28, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 28, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 28, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 27, 2016 · Apt RM3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 27, 2016 · Apt RM3
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 23, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 4, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 4, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 18, 2016 · Apt ROOM3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 4, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 8, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Doors
May 8, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Mold
May 8, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 8, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 8, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Doors
May 8, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 3,120 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,580 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1639 / 38
- Assessed value
- $240,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #325728, last renewed Oct 5, 2021.
Questions about 538a Monroe Street
Who owns 538a Monroe Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hollman, Lucille.
Does 538a Monroe Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 49 housing violations at this property.
Is 538a Monroe Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 538a Monroe Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 538a Monroe Street?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.